Niccolò Paganini
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Niccolò Paganini
Summary
Niccolò Paganini is a human[1]. He was born in Genoa[2]. He was born on October 27, 1782[3]. He passed away in Nice[4]. He died on May 27, 1840[5]. He worked as a classical composer[6], violinist[7], violin virtuos[8], violist[9], and guitarist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,025 views/month, #5,874 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Niccolò Paganini was born in Genoa[2].
- Niccolò Paganini died in Nice[4].
- Niccolò Paganini was born on October 27, 1782[3].
- Niccolò Paganini was born on February 18, 1784[12].
- Niccolò Paganini was born on 1784[13].
- Niccolò Paganini died on May 27, 1840[5].
- Niccolò Paganini died on May 17, 1840[14].
- Niccolò Paganini died on 1840[15].
- Burial took place at Villetta Cemetery[16].
- A child of Niccolò Paganini was Achille Paganini[17].
- Niccolò Paganini held citizenship in Republic of Genoa[18].
- Niccolò Paganini is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[19].
- Niccolò Paganini worked as a classical composer[6].
- Niccolò Paganini's professions included violinist[7].
- Niccolò Paganini worked as a violin virtuos[8].
- Niccolò Paganini worked as a violist[9].
- Niccolò Paganini worked as a guitarist[10].
- Niccolò Paganini worked as a composer[20].
- A notable student of Niccolò Paganini was Camillo Sivori[21].
- A notable work attributed to Niccolò Paganini is 24 Caprices for Solo Violin[22].
- A notable work attributed to Niccolò Paganini is Violin Concerto No. 1[23].
- A notable work attributed to Niccolò Paganini is Violin Concerto n 2 of Niccolò Paganini[24].
- A notable work attributed to Niccolò Paganini is Violin Concerto No. 3[25].
- A notable work attributed to Niccolò Paganini is Violin Concerto No. 4[26].
- A notable work attributed to Niccolò Paganini is Violin Concerto No. 5[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: IT[29]
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Began / founded: 1782-10-27[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1840-05-27[31]
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Genre(s): classical[32]
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Community tags: classical, composer, italian, italian composer[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: d581b2f2-f945-4566-a249-2d0171466993[34]
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Origins and Family
Niccolò Paganini was born in Genoa[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 27, 1782[3], February 18, 1784[12], and 1784[13]. He is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[19].
Education
Studied under Ferdinando Paer[35], a composer[36], 1771–1839[37], of Duchy of Parma and Piacenza[38], specialised in composed musical work[39]; Alessandro Rolla[40], a composer[41], 1757–1841[42]; Gasparo Ghiretti[43], a musician[44], 1747–1797[45]; and Rodolphe Kreutzer[46], a conductor[47], 1766–1831[48], of France[49], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[50].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], violinist[7], violin virtuos[8], violist[9], guitarist[10], and composer[20]. A notable student of Niccolò Paganini was Camillo Sivori[21].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include 24 Caprices for Solo Violin[22], a musical series[51]; Violin Concerto No. 1[23], a musical work/composition[52]; Violin Concerto n 2 of Niccolò Paganini[24], a musical work/composition[53]; Violin Concerto No. 3[25], a musical work/composition[54]; Violin Concerto No. 4[26], a musical work/composition[55]; and Violin Concerto No. 5[27], a musical work/composition[56]. Things named for him include Paganini Competition[57], a classical music competition[58], in Italy[59], founded in 1954[60].
Recognition
Niccolò Paganini received the Order of the Golden Spur[61].
Personal Life
A child of Niccolò Paganini was Achille Paganini[17].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 27, 1840[5], May 17, 1840[14], and 1840[15]. Niccolò Paganini died in Nice[4]. Burial took place at Villetta Cemetery[16].
Why It Matters
Niccolò Paganini ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,025 views/month, #5,874 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 90 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
He has been cited as an influence by Franz Liszt[64], a classical composer[65], 1811–1886[66], of Kingdom of Hungary[67], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[68], specialised in music[69]; Robert Schumann[70], a composer[71], 1810–1856[72], of Kingdom of Saxony[73], specialised in classical music[74]; and Zbigniew Wodecki[75], a composer[76], 1950–2017[77], of Poland[78], awarded the Zasłużony Działacz Kultury[79], specialised in music[80].
Entities named for him include Paganini Competition[57], a classical music competition[58], in Italy[59], founded in 1954[60].
FAQs
Where was Niccolò Paganini born?
Niccolò Paganini's place of birth was Genoa[2].
Where did Niccolò Paganini die?
Niccolò Paganini died in Nice[4].
What did Niccolò Paganini do for work?
Niccolò Paganini worked as classical composer[6], violinist[7], violin virtuos[8], violist[9], and guitarist[10].
What awards did Niccolò Paganini receive?
Honors received include Order of the Golden Spur[61].
Who did Niccolò Paganini influence?
Niccolò Paganini has been cited as an influence by Franz Liszt[64], Robert Schumann[70], and Zbigniew Wodecki[75].